Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval settlement of Croxton

Medieval settlement of Croxton

England
List entry 1016858
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Croxton is a medieval settlement located in Lincolnshire, England. The site represents a deserted or shrunken medieval village, a settlement pattern common across the East Midlands during the medieval period and subsequently abandoned or substantially reduced in population. The monument survives as earthworks and ridge-and-furrow field systems that provide evidence of the former layout and agricultural organisation of the medieval community. Such settlements form an important archaeological record of medieval rural life and land use in the region.

Medieval settlement of Croxton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016858. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval settlement of Croxton?

Croxton is a medieval settlement located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016858.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval settlement of Croxton?

Medieval settlement of Croxton is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1016858.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval settlement of Croxton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman settlement (1 km), Yarborough Camp large univallate hillfort (1.4 km), Moated site and fishpond 200m south-east of Melton Hall (2.8 km).

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